Cao Dai Temple and Black Lady Mountain Exploration

Tour Code: SGN-46 Duration: Approx 8 Hours

Head up the Black Lady Mountain and stop by Cao Dai Temple to learn more about the practice and belief behind Caodaism.

Highlights:

• Ride Along on a Cable car up the Black Lady Mountain as you gaze into the Distant view of the Panoramic Mountain
• Marvel at the Temples Found Around the Black Lady Mountain and the Caves Scattered Around the Mountainside
• Make your way to Cao Dai Holy Temple and Learn more About the rich and Different Religious Practice of Caodaism

Tour Description:

Also known as Black Virgin Mountain, the Black Lady Mountain is an inactive volcano located in Tay Ninh Province. The mountain itself also lies in the path of Cu Chi Tunnel but the top of the mountain is only accessible via a cable car ride. Spreading over a length of 24 km, this mountain houses a selection of quaint and calm temples and caves used by local monks and nuns to pray and meditate. Find out more about the charm and subtle beauty of the mountain as you make your way to the top of the mountain from your hotel.

From Ho Chi Minh, you will depart for Tay Ninh Province, an area near the Vietnamese-Cambodian border, and visit the Black Lady Mountain located approximately 11 km from Tay Ninh. You will then take an exhilarating cable car ride to the mountain for a panoramic view of the beautiful surrounding region, including three major mountains covering an area of 24 km (and reaching an altitude of 986 meters). Here, the beautiful temples and caves primarily used to house Buddhist monks and nuns remain largely undisturbed and they are the perfect spot for your photo hunting experience. Next, you will proceed to Cao Dai Holy Temple. The temple itself includes complex houses, administrative offices, and residences for officials and also has its own hospital for traditional Vietnamese herbal medicine production that attracts people from all over the south for treatments. 

Exploring further, you will find that the temple is home to Cao Dai sects who practice a unique hybrid of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity. Up near the altar are portraits of important Caodaism figures: Sakyamuni (Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism), Ly Thai Bach (Li Taibai, a fairy from Chinese mythology), Khuong Tu Nha (Jiang Taigong, a Chinese saint), Laotse (the founder of Taoism), Quan Cong (Guangong, Chinese God of War) and Quan Am (Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy). They also include two patron saints namely Sun Yat-Sen, Victor Hugo and Nguyen Binh Khiem. Feel free to pay respect and pray in front of the altar as you go around and explore the temple interior further.

Cancellation Policy:

• All cancellation from guest incur additional charges as follows:
• 48 hours before the departure day: 50% charge of the total tour cost.
• After 48 hours before the departure day or no-show: 100% charge of the total tour cost
• Customers cannot receive any types of compensation in the case of annulations is due to a force majeure

Pick-Up Time:

• 6:30 am - 7:00 am

What's Included:

• Transfer and transportation as per itinerary
• Entrance fee
• Lunch
• Bottled drinking water
• English speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
• Travel insurance

What's Not Included:

• Any Items Not Mentioned
• Tips and gratuities
•  Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone and beverage

Additional Information:

• Minimum two (2) pax for confirmation. This tour is subject to availability. Please check with Adventoro Concierge (Call / Whatsapp +6010 468 8011) to inquire about the availability of this tour
• Please adhere to strict pick-up time punctuality. Tour operators may forfeit tours for travellers if no-show during the stipulated time
• Registered name of the traveller must be corresponding with photograph documentation (Example: Passport). Tour operators reserve the right to reject if registered traveller fails to provide photographed documentation of their own

Pick-Up Location(s)

Refer to the map below to see a list of pick up location(s) that are available for you to choose from. You can select your desired pick up location when you book the tour.

List of Location(s):

Pick up is also available for other location(s) under the vicinity of Ho Chi Minh City. For more information, please contact Adventoro's concierge service.